by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Texas Tech was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in communications from Texas Tech. This makes it the #14 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $34,028. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, communications students borrow a median amount of $37,480 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Texas Tech is $409 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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Of the 210 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Texas Tech make a median salary of $47,431. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communications master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 403 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 152 |
| Journalism | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.